Chapter 70: How About This? |
“Grand Event?” Xiang Lan'er naturally pressed, “What Grand Event?”
Feng Chi said seriously, “The reason is that the Sheng-shen Continent has always planned to build another batch of ‘Xun Gates,’ and after years of preparation, it’s almost complete. However, where to build them has become a hotly contested issue among the Various Continents in the territory, with everyone hoping more will be located within their borders.”
Xiang Lan'er could understand this. Xun Gates were passages for traversing The Void, and having more Xun Gates within one's territory meant greater convenience for passage.
It was natural for the Various Continents in the Sheng-shen Continent Territory to strive for them.
“The fairest method would naturally be equal distribution, but the problem is, after dividing the total number by the Various Continents, there are still dozens of ‘Xun Gate’ quotas that cannot be equally split.
Which one would get these dozens of ‘Xun Gates’ became a difficult problem. Coincidentally, there are still some ‘Insect Extreme Crystals’ lacking for refining ‘Xun Gates.
’ After consultation, it was decided to use this as the topic, set up examination venues, and have the Various Continents dispatch manpower to Explore and Mine. The remaining ‘Xun Gate’ quotas will then be assigned based on the amount of ‘Insect Extreme Crystals’ contributed by each Continent.
The specific details have not yet been finalized, but the Higher-ups said that Wukang Mountain, with its Talisman convenience, is a good assistance for the Competition. This time, it cannot be avoided, and people must be sent to participate.
The Higher-ups will Maneuver to include you all in the list of participants.”
Feng Chi: “I’m not clear on that.
Since the Higher-ups dared to make such a decision, they naturally have a way to handle it. Your Status issue at Wukang Mountain will be resolved sooner or later.
The Higher-ups decided to use the Grand Event to bring this matter forward. Once you Return with Honor, everything will be resolved easily.
On the other hand, suddenly transferring Shi Chun and the other to a different environment gives you a long-term opportunity to interact closely, which is conducive to Discernment and winning them over.”
Xiang Lan'er: “Will they agree?”
Feng Chi: “I also have various questions.
The Higher-ups’ reply was that it’s not for you to Worry about; they have their own ways to Handle it. They just wanted to inform you beforehand so you could be prepared.
Other details will be communicated once they are confirmed.”
Well, since that was the case, Xiang Lan'er had nothing more to say.
She changed her clothes and left the house…
After being locked up for several days, Shi Chun and the other, once again released, received Special Treatment this time. When they were sent back to the Discipline Hall, Elder Xia dispatched a special person to Watch Closely them.
Pang Tiansheng, like Wu Jinliang, hadn't fully recovered.
This time, the gloomy-faced Pang Tiansheng had learned his lesson.
After receiving them, he didn't say a word and directly handed Shi Chun and the other over to Zou Xingbao and Duan You to arrange.
It appeared that way on the surface, but in fact, he had already instructed Zou and Duan on how to arrange everything.
Again, two Carrying Poles were given to Shi Chun and Wu Jinliang, and again, Zou and Duan accompanied them to guide them.
After seeing the group off, Pang Tiansheng, Limping as he turned, revealed a Sinister Grin.
He couldn't beat those two Scoundrels, that was true, but someone else could. It was well-known that Junior Sister Bian Weiying had a Grudge against those two.
Junior Sister had Designated them to Carry Water to her Residence, and her intentions were obvious.
On the way down the mountain, Zou and Duan accompanied them all the way, escorting Shi Chun and Wu Jinliang to the Water Source, and then accompanying the two carrying poles back to Wukang Mountain.
They were afraid the two would Make a Scene by running away again. Last time, they had been severely harmed because of them.
Not only were they Punished for being lazy and not accompanying them on the trip, but their Sentence Term in the Discipline Hall was also extended by a year.
After Shi Chun and the other carried the water to the Designated Location, they naturally discovered they had a new destination, and that the water was to be carried to the same Courtyard.
After the water was poured into the Water Vat, a Wukang Mountain Disciple handed two Silver Tokens to them.
After leaving the Courtyard, Zou and Duan asked if they had memorized the new Route.
Once confirmed, their Task was considered complete. They simply instructed Shi Chun and the other to follow the routine and then left; they couldn't possibly follow them back and forth every trip.
After separating, Zou Xingbao whispered in a Low Voice, “That’s Bian Weiying’s Courtyard. Fatso has Malicious Intent.”
Duan You: “It has nothing to do with us. We can’t change anything either.
It’s best to pretend we don’t know anything.”
Zou Xingbao sighed with Regret and shook his head, as if he could already guess the Tragic End of those two.
The two who Descended the Mountain to Carry Water didn't know the Underlying Meaning behind this. They weren't exactly Turning Over a New Leaf, but at least for now, they had no intention of Causing Mischief again.
They had Beat Into Submission Pang Tiansheng, and their goal was achieved. Who would keep looking for trouble when they didn't want to keep being Beaten themselves?
They honestly carried water, and to Rush for Time, they moved quite fast.
They toiled up the mountain, heading straight for their destination, pouring water into the vat. Then the Beauty handed them Silver Tokens, and both were instantly Stunned.
They were familiar with this Beauty, City Lord Bian Weiying.
“Don’t you know this is my Residence?” Bian Weiying asked with a smile, the mockery in her grin too obvious.
Shi Chun and the other's faces instantly darkened. They realized that Fatso Pang Tiansheng hadn't been sufficiently beaten; he was still Scheme Against them here.
They'd settle accounts with Fatso later. The current Situation made them feel Unfavorable.
Subconsciously, they surveyed their surroundings, both convinced that Bian Weiying wanted to Take Revenge.
Bian Weiying shook the two Silver Tokens in her hand, asking, “Want them?”
Shi Chun tried to reach for them, but Bian Weiying pulled back, clearly Teasing him.
Shi Chun picked up his Carrying Pole and decisively told Wu Jinliang, “Let’s go.”
Just as the two turned around, Bian Weiying suddenly said, “I know why you came to Wukang Mountain.”
The two paused, then continued on their way.
Seeing this small reaction, Bian Weiying raised an eyebrow, further confirming her judgment.
She chuckled, “That Evening, when you killed Wei Bian in front of me, I knew you weren't here for that Xiang Lan'er. I am a woman, yet I often do men's work…
A person who just came out of the Land of Exile, seeing a Courtesan for the first time and falling in Love at First Sight, even if this Courtesan has a man, still followed all the way to Wukang Mountain, just for a chance to win her favor.
Alright, it’s possible, and I also believe in Love at First Sight.
However, you shouldn't have killed Wei Bian in front of me under those circumstances that night.
When someone has a beloved, and that person is right by their side, they wouldn't act so Reckless.
So, you don't like her at all.
You came to Wukang Mountain with another purpose. Usually, those who Take a Risk against Wukang Mountain mostly have only one purpose, and that is the Immobilization Talisman.
The more convoluted the path, the greater the possibility. You two came for the Immobilization Talisman's Secret Refining Method, didn't I guess right?”
Halfway through her words, Shi Chun and the other gradually slowed down.
After hearing her finish, they were completely frozen, their Adam's apples bobbing, feeling like they were Breaking Out in a Cold Sweat.
Seeing the two Lock On in place, Bian Weiying’s smile grew brighter.
Calling the two here was, in fact, just to say these words.
At first, she had doubted her judgment a little, because she found these two guys were truly Reckless people.
Killing Wei Bian might indeed have been a Momentary Impulse. Now it seemed her judgment was not wrong.
She Calmly walked up to the two, circling to face them directly. She chuckled to Shi Chun, “I have no intention of Exposing you two.
I’m just curious, with just you two, where do you get the Assurance to take the Secret Refining Method from Wukang Mountain? Wukang Mountain makes huge Profits, and its Background is also very strong. Most of its Profits must be Submitted to the Eastern Victorious Royal Court.
There are many Major Powers that Covet Wukang Mountain’s Immobilization Talisman Secret Refining Method. No one dares to use a Forceful Approach.
Even if they come In Secret, once discovered, what if they are Strong in Strength? With just one Transmit Message, Royal Court Masters can arrive instantly. I have Witnessed Personally those terrifying Scene of Annihilation.
My Great Ancestor once Pledged Loyalty Under the King’s Command and was rewarded the Immobilization Talisman Secret Refining Method for his meritorious service. As long as the Bian Clan’s Descendants are still here, and as long as the Bian Clan’s Descendants have No Major Fault, the King only recognizes the Bian Clan for this Wukang Mountain.
Moreover, even if an Outsider gets the Secret Refining Method, it’s useless once they leave Wukang Mountain.
The Secret Method isn't that easy to obtain either.
Even I don't know the True Profoundness of the Secret Method. Currently, only my Grandfather and Father know it in all of Wukang Mountain.
Of course, if I could Grasp the True Profoundness of the Immobilization Talisman, I would also have the Qualification to Take Charge Of Wukang Mountain.”
The amount of Information the other party suddenly revealed was too much for Shi Chun and the other to Process Information at once.
After repeatedly pondering it, Shi Chun roughly Understood her meaning. If he could find a way to obtain the True Profoundness of the Immobilization Talisman, he would have the Qualification to cooperate with her, and they could achieve a Win-Win situation.
Gradually, Wu Jinliang also reacted.
Seeing that the two Understood, Bian Weiying suddenly said something astonishing, “By Pursuing Xiang Lan'er to stay in Wukang Mountain, you won’t get what you want.
Perhaps I am not as Charming and Alluring as Xiang Lan'er, but I Boast I am not bad-looking. If I admitted that The Die Is Cast, wouldn't I be able to stay in Wukang Mountain?”
“…” Shi Chun and the other were both Dazed.
They both Understood that pursuing her would be more cost-effective than pursuing Xiang Lan'er.
Shi Chun never expected such a woman to Charge to Kill.
He was racking his brains, planning how to Deal With her, when Wu Jinliang suddenly said seriously, “It’s not appropriate for him to change at the last minute. How about this, let me Pursue you.”
Bian Weiying Rolled Her Eyes on the spot, too lazy to Pay Attention To him. She Disapproved Of both these men.
Her suggestion for Shi Chun to be with her was to Help Fulfill Bian Weikang and Xiang Lan'er, because she wanted to fight for her own Benefit but didn't want to descend into Sibling Strife.
She wasn't stupid.
She wanted to Pretend with Shi Chun, but this Big Guy genuinely wanted to sleep with her.
Shi Chun was also Speechless and didn't know what to say to Wu Jinliang.
What she said Clearly had preconditions; you had to first show her that you had the Qualification to cooperate with her.
Wu Jinliang was also Speechless, and really wanted to ask, Little Hussy, what do you mean by Rolling Your Eyes? Am I not better looking than the one next to me? I have the Figure, I have the height, full of Masculine Charm.
“City Lord Bian’s words are profound. Please allow us to consider them.
Please allow us to complete our Water-carrying Task first.” Shi Chun found an Excuse.
He indeed needed to consider how to Deal With it; the Secret of the Right Eye was not something he could easily expose.
Bian Weiying wore a slight smile.
She was not in a hurry, because her move this time had already left the other party with no Room for Choice. She brought out her other hand from behind her back, which held a large handful of Silver Tokens.
She handed them to Wu Jinliang and turned to leave, saying, “Take them. I’m going to sleep.”
Meaning she was too lazy to give them one by one. It was clearly Go Easy On them, allowing them to Be Lazy.
Her Goodwill was overtly released.
(End of Chapter)